stanine

/ˈstænaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement, especially one used in the Stanine scale, to rank intelligence or academic achievement on a scale of 1 to 9.

“The teacher explained that the student’s score was in the 6th Stanine, indicating average performance.”

2. verb

to rank or score something on the Stanine scale.

“The test scores were stanined to determine the students’ academic standing.”

Synonyms

  • rank
  • scale

Antonyms

  • average
  • median